1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 289 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | E-Type | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
